To the Folks at The Dream Factory:
Thank you for making my daughter's dream to meet Rosie O'Donnell come true! It was a thrill for all of us! Rosie was so sweet and funny. She gave Jamie an autographed jean jacket that Jamie won't take off!
This dream gave Jamie so much more than a trip to New York. She gained renewed determination to deal with the challenges her arthritis presents daily. She was focused on not getting sick so she could meet Rosie. She now also believes dreams really do come true.
This dream gave hope to all our children. A chronic disease effects everyone in a family. Katie, Kris, Jamie and I all appreciate everything done on Jamie's behalf. God bless you all!
Maryellen and the girls
Dear Friends at the Dream Factory:
On behalf of our daughter, Catherine, we would like to thank you for granting the dream a new playhouse. She has spent a lot of time in the playhouse since we set it up last weekend, and she is really enjoying it.
Catherine enjoys inviting her sister, Lauren, for lunch and for snacks. Her favorite dolls and stuffed animals are frequent visitors, also. She is quite protective of the playhouse, and insists that her brothers cover it with a tarp to protect it from the weather. On the practical side, she makes greater use of her crutches in the playhouse. Thus, the house provides some fun physical therapy.
We appreciate the generosity of all the volunteers at the Dream factory. We would especially like to thank Jennie and Jeff Hunter for their coordination efforts and for their assistance in assembly. We would also like to thank Bob Smith for taking time out of his political campaign to transport the playhouse. Finally, we would like to thank Larry Moore and Channel 9 News for coming out to visit this past Wednesday. Catherine really had fun with the taping.
Thanks again, and if we can assist as a volunteer on a future dream, please let us know.
Sincerely Yours,
Ron and Alice
Blue Springs, MO
From Michael Scarpitta we received a Valentine.
His mom writes:
To all the ones that made it possible for us to go to the Celebrity Basketball Game:
Thank you all very much for letting us share in this very special event. It was so nice to be able to see a sparkle of excitement in my children's eyes. Michael was over-joyed. He has always wanted to meet the Kansas City Chiefs so he was so excited! In fact, he took his K.C. Chief shirt and had it autographed and everyone he sees he tells about his exciting night at the game.
Thank you all very, very much for this special treat!
With three handicapped children we don't get too many opportunities to go many places. It was a blessing to see my children so happy.
Love Always,
Luella, Heather, Lisa & Michael Scarpitta
To Tom & Everyone at the Dream Factory:
I don't know how to begin to thank you for allowing Abby's dream to come true. Our recent trip to Walt Disney World in Florida was absolutely wonderful and there is nothing at all that I would change about the trip. Abby walked around all the time saying, "I can't believe I'm here."! Just to see her so excited about something she saw was a dream come true for our entire family! we will never forget what a wonderful gift you gave us for Abby. God bless everyone of you that was involved in Abby's dream!
Mark and Kim and Abby
Dear Dream Factory:
Thank you for my dream. Best thing ever to happen to me in my life, God bless you all.
Kevin Jr.